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Alexandra Ash named APAC Chair at ActiveXchange

Industry data platform ActiveXchange has announced the appointment of former Gymnastics Australia Chief Executive Alexandra Ash as Chair of its APAC region business. Advising that the…

Apr 8, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

Night swim at Darwin Waterfront Precinct lagoon results in drowning

A 37-year-old woman has drowned overnight after swimming in the lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. St John Ambulance NT received reports just before 11:30pm on Thursday (4th April)…

Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Safety /

Aquatic centre staff among those to be protected by Shoalhaven City Council’s safe work legislation

Shoalhaven City Council has advised of its zero tolerance approach to any behaviour that places its workers at risk of psychological harm and as a result, call on the community to be…

Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

Plans progress for Fremantle’s Bathers Beach enclosed swimming area

The City of Fremantle will progress its plan to install a protected swimming area at Bathers Beach. Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said it wasn't about choosing the busiest or…

Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

JUMP! Swim Schools to teach adults as well as children

JUMP! Swim Schools, which are known nationally for teaching children life-saving swim skills, have decided to offer classes to adults as well. JUMP! Swim Schools advise “the reasons…

Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

Sunshine Coast Council opens 20-metre learn-to-swim school at Kawana Aquatic Centre

A new purpose-built indoor heated pool has opened as part of a $14 million upgrade at one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier aquatic centres. The new pool at the Kawana Aquatic Centre…

Apr 4, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation /

Isuzu UTE Australia extends partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia

One of Australia’s top-ten automotive brands, Isuzu UTE Australia, has extended their partnership with Australia’s largest volunteer movement, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)…

Apr 4, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Marketing / Recreation / Safety /

City of Kingston moves forward with plans for Mordialloc Aquatic Centre

The City of Kingston in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs has advised that it has approved the planning permit application for its planned new aquatic centre in Mordialloc. Moving on…

Apr 4, 2024 Aquatics / Design / Finance / Recreation /